MS Salacia Nile Cruise

Our 4-day and 5-day MS Salacia Nile Cruise packages are affordable, thrilling, relaxing, and totally unforgettable. The MS Salacia is one of the most popular Nile cruise ships currently operating on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. With three delicious meals a day, world-class amenities, and lots of breathtaking sightseeing with one of our Egyptologist guides, your trip along the Nile will be an experience which you will cherish forever. Enjoy the treasures of the Nile in style with one of our top selling deluxe Nile River cruises.

 

Cruises Depart: Every Mondays from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan

From: US$ 619.00 /person

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Itinerary 1: 4 DAY ASWAN TO LUXOR

DAY 1 – MS Salacia Nile Cruise Embarkation & Aswan Tour

When you arrive in Aswan for your MS Salacia Nile cruise one of our tour representatives will meet you at the airport or railway station and then transfer you in one of our deluxe air-conditioned vehicles to board your Nile cruise. Shortly after boarding, lunch will be served, and then a little while later one of our Egyptologist guides will accompany you on a visit to three local attractions: the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the ancient Temple of Philae.

After your tour you will return to the vessel where you will have some time for yourself before dinner is served. Enjoy the first night of your MS Salacia Nile cruise on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2 – Kom Ombo Temple Tour and Overnight near Edfu

At around noon, the MS Salacia will start sailing to Kom Ombo. When you get there, you guide will again accompany you on an excursion, this time to see the Temple of Kom Ombo. This temple is very unique because it was dedicated to two different gods. It is thought to be the only temple of its kind ever built by the ancient Egyptians.

Once everyone is back on board the boat, it will then sail to Edfu. This night of your MS Salacia Nile cruise will be spent on the water at Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3 – Horus Temple and Overnight at Edfu

After breakfast our guide will take you to see Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus. This is one of the biggest cult temples ever built by the Egyptians. It is also the best-preserved ancient temple in the country.

There is no other sightseeing today so you will have the remainder of the day to enjoy as you wish while you are sailing to Luxor. There will be a delightful Belly Dance Show shortly after dinner  today. The last night of your MS Salacia Nile cruise will be spent on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 4 – Cruise Disembarkation and Luxor Tour

Your Nile cruise has come to an end, but not before you have had some breakfast. After breakfast, it will be time for check-out and disembarkation and then your guide will accompany you on a visit to a few more ancient attractions. Your tour today begins on the East Bank with a visit to the ancient Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple. Next, you will head to the West Bank to visit the Valley of Kings. This was an ancient royal necropolis and is home to more than 60 tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb is also located here. From here you will visit the majestic mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and also the Colossi of Memnon

After your tour, we will then drop you off at Luxor Airport or at the train station for your departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Itinerary 2: 5 DAY FROM LUXOR TO ASWAN

DAY 1 – MS Salacia Nile Cruise Embarkation and East Bank Tour

When you arrive in Luxor for your MS Salacia Nile cruise, one of our tour representatives will meet you and take you to board the Salacia for your 5-Star cruise on the River Nile. Soon after you have boarded, you will have lunch and then you will be taken to see Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, both of which are located on Luxor’s East Bank.

After your tour, you willl return to the vessel and you will have the rest of the day to enjy as you wish. Enjoy dinner and a good night’s rest on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2 –West Bank Tour and Cruise to Edfu

Short after breakfast our guide will accompany you on a visit to the West Bank. During this tour you will visit Valley of te Kings, an ancient royal burial ground with more than 60 ancient tombs. You will also visit Hatshepsut Temple, one of the grandest temples ever built by the ancient Egyptians.

After your tour you will return to the boat and it will then start sailing to Edfu via Esna. Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on the vessel and have another good sleep on the water, this time at Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3 – Temple of Horus, Temple of Kom Ombo, and Overnight at Aswan

After breakfast today, you will be taken to see Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, the Temple of Horus. Following your tour, you will head back to the boat and it will start sailing to Kom Ombo. Enjoy lunch aboard the vessel, and then it will be time for your visit to the ancient Kom Ombo Temple. This is a unique twin-temple complex that was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god.

Once everyone is back on board the Salacia, it will then sail on to Aswan. Dinner will be served at the usual time and this night of your MS Salacia Nile cruise will be spent on the water at Aswan.

DAY 4 – Aswan Sightseeing and Leisure Time

Enjoy your breakfast on the boat and then you will be taken to see three popular tourist attractions: the Aswan High Dam, the ancient Philae Temple, and the giant Unfinished Obelisk. After your tour, you will head back to the ship and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner will all be served at the usual times, and you will spend the final night of your MS Salacia Nile cruise on the water at Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5 – Disembarkation – MS Salacia Nile Cruise Ends

Enjoy breakfast on the ship, and then it will be time for you to check-out and disembark. Your  cruise on the River Nile has come to an end, so we will now transfer you to the airport or railway station for your departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Included

What is included in your MS Salacia Nile Cruise
  • Meet, greet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Customer service support throughout the duration of your MS Salacia Nile Cruise
  • All transfers in modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
  • Accommodation aboard the 5-Star MS Salacia Nile cruise ship on full board basis
  • All tours and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for all the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • English speaking tour guide for all tours mentioned in the itinerary
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

What is NOT included in your MS Salacia Nile Cruise
  • Optional activities and tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

SHIP FEATURES

Accommodation
  • 5 Decks
  • 1 Master Suite: (Approx. 65 Square meters, 5 full Size Windows, Separate Bedroom, Double Bed, Separate Lounge, Dining Area, Bar, Two W.C).
  • 18 Royal Suites (6 with Large Beds and 12 with Twin Beds), Approx. 28 Square meters each with two full Size Windows One Bed Room, Lounge Area and Two W.C.
  • 9 Stateroom Suites (Large Bed), Approx. 21 Square meters, 2 full Size Windows, One Bed Room, Lounge Area, and One W.C.
  • 3 Proper Single Staterooms, Approx. 15 Square meters with one full size window, One room, One Large Single Bed, chair and One W.C.
Guest Suite Facilities
  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Telephone.
  • LCD T.V with Satellite Channels.
  • Mini-Bar with daily complimentary mineral water and soft drinks.
  • Complimentary Fruit basket & Biscuits/Chocolates upon arrival.
  • Stationary.
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Soap and Bathrobes.
Cruise Facilities & Services
  • Oasis Lounge and bar (Main Lounge with dance floor featuring local shows).
  • The Atrium Lounge and Bar (Casual Lounge).
  • The Chart Lounge & Library (Reading Lounge & Library).
  • Palm Court Restaurant (Main Restaurant).
  • Sahara Terrace Café.
  • The Temple SPA (Including Gym Area, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath and Massage Room).
  • The Lido Health Club (Including Sauna and Jacuzzi, situated on Lido Terrace).
  • The Lido Terrace (Swimming Pool, Bar and Shaded Sundeck).
  • The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
  • Gift Shop.
  • Ship Photographer and Galabeya Kiosk.
  • Room service, Laundry service.
  • Complimentary Standard Wi-Fi.

Prices

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Prices for our MS Salacia Nile cruise packages are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2023, except during the Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.

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